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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.87, 1,029.19 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.87, 1,029.19 and 414.30 is: 571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.87 : 1,029.19 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.87/1,029.19 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.87x = 1,029.19 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.87x = 426,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,393.42/745.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.67

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